Brad Pitt has resumed drinking alcohol after maintaining seven years of sobriety, citing a personal decision based on his changed life circumstances and a commitment to moderation. Pitt, 62, revealed this shift in a recent interview with Esquire, discussing his evolving relationship with alcohol.
"This is a very personal decision that’s unique to Brad and his own circumstances," a source told Page Six. "Over time, his life changed and he reached a point where he felt comfortable making a different choice. For him, that means moderation and being very conscious of his limits." Pitt explained that while he has returned to drinking, he does so in a "more restrained manner." He noted that he cannot consume large quantities, stating, "I can have a few but ‘can’t have a lot.’" The actor acknowledged that he has "gotten overconfident a couple times, went, ‘Yep, nope, not good for me,'" indicating an awareness of his past struggles with overindulgence.
The actor's journey to sobriety began after his 2016 split from Angelina Jolie. He previously shared on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast in June 2025 that he attended his first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting during a challenging period. "I was pretty much on my knees, and I was really open," Pitt recalled at the time. His divorce from Jolie was finalized in December 2024, concluding over eight years of legal proceedings. The former couple share six children.
The source emphasized that Pitt's current decision does not diminish the significance of his years of sobriety or the lessons learned during that time. "This is simply the decision he feels is right for him at this point in his life, and he’s committed to being responsible about it," the insider added. Pitt's representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment.